Aircraft Photo of 05194 | Curtiss SNC-1 Falcon | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #63338
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:05194
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-22 (SNC-1 Falcon)
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-22 (SNC-1 Falcon)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss SNC-1 Falcon
Manufacturers:Curtiss-Wright / Curtiss
C/n (msn):4255
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNPA   IATA: NPA   Local: NPA   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
 
Photo Date:2 June 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 63338
Photo Comment

In 1940 it was clear that the US Navy would have to increase dramatically the number of pilots that were being trained. A varirty of types were used for this purpose and amongst them were 305 Falcons. This example, of what is a very rare type, now hangs in the magnificent National Naval Aviation Museum.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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